It is a truth universally acknowledged that the Bennet sisters’ low connections materially lessen the chance of them marrying men of any consideration in the world.
However…
A distant cousin, down a different line of the Bennet family tree, unexpectedly passes away, leaving one valid heir to the earldom. After learning of his elevation, Mr.
Bennet is an unwilling eavesdropper to Mr. Darcy, Miss Bingley, and Mrs. Hurst, who express their opinions of the Bennet family and of their plans to separate Mr. Bingley from Jane.
Oh, dear…
